PHILIP I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued 245-7, (4.03 g), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear, shield at side, around ROMAE AETERNAE, (S.8952, RIC 44b, RSC 165); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 240, (2.73 g), obv. laureate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre and resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.8683, RIC 131, RSC 347) (illustrated). Toning, good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Purchased from Baldwins London with tickets.